Sample Assessment Data on Course SLO

BIOL B16 General Microbiology

Assessment Term

Target of Performance

Team case study grades will improve during work on 3 sequential case studies

Learning Outcome

Evaluate and apply the proper methods of microbial control necessary in sample scenarios or case studies, which are projects scored by rubrics.

Assessment Tool/Scoring Method

Use of 3 sequential case study presentations by teams. Teams are changed with each case study. Scoring is by rubric. This assessment is a teaching tool, therefore students need to do well on the presentation but also need to show improvement. Students generally Score higher on team projects such as this but must create an individual case study for the final exam.

Results

The average grade for student success on team case studies was observed over the 2012 year (N=90 students). The average score increased from 27.33% on case study 1; to 27.40% on case study 2; to 29% on case study 3. This is an increase from 91 to 97%.

Analysis and Plan for Improvement and Reassessment

Because poor grades are subject to team dynamics we will incorporate more team discussion (via email or office visits) concerning the final product before it is presented.